Similan & Surin National park fees : 400 Baht entry plus 200 Baht/day diving fee (park fees are paid on the boat - non divers pay only 200 Baht).
* for example on a 4 day trip , fee is 1,600 Baht *
Burma entry fee for Burma liveaboards - about 200 U$ cash to be paid at the border. Charge may be more for longer trips, see boat info pages for details.
Equipment rental @ 20 U$/day for a full set (BCD, regulator, shorty wetsuit, mask, snorkel, full foot fins) - can be paid in advance or at our office.
Dive Computers also for rent @ 7.50 U$/day
Equipment Notes
Wetsuits are 3mm shorties. We do not have long suits for rent. If you get cold while diving, please bring your own suit. Phuket has several very good equipment dealers and wetsuits are a good price here.
Fins - we rent only full foot fins, not open heel fins/booties.
Alcoholic drinks such as beer are for sale on all boats.
Some also have wine and cocktails.
You are welcome to bring your own drinks, but please don't drink and dive - drunk or hungover divers will be asked to stay out of the water.
Soft drinks such as coke, sprite, fanta etc..also for sale.
Some boats do have free soft drinks, some charge a small amount.
Tips for the divemaster/boat crew - up to you!
Pick ups and transfers :
Transfers to your liveaboard are normally in the afternoon or evening, except for the South Siam and for some Burma liveaboards. You can choose to be picked up from your hotel, our office or another location of your choice. We will advise you of your pick up time based on where you stay.
If a liveaboard departs from Phuket, pick up is included from almost anywhere in Phuket. There may be extra fees for pick up from the airport or hotels in the far North of the island such as JW Marriott. Ask us if you have any questions.
Liveaboards departing from Thap Lamu (close to Khao Lak) are : Le Mahe, Explorer, Queen Scuba, South Siam - pick up included from most hotels in Phuket. The Dolphin Queen also departs from Thap Lamu and charges 600 Baht per person each way pick up from Phuket.
Some Burma liveaboards depart from Ranong, a 4 - 5 hour drive North of Phuket. Transfer from Phuket by minibus is included, or you can choose to meet in Ranong.
Other Notes
Non divers are welcome on liveaboards, but remember that these are dive boats and not all sites are suitable for snorkeling. The price for a non diver varies from boat to boat, but is usually not that much less than the diver price.
Airport transfers normally not included unless on the day of departure and going directly to the boat. If you want a taxi to your hotel any day before your trip, we can arrange this for you - a private taxi is 600 Baht, a minibus 700 Baht.
If you have any questions about a particular boat please
See our Boat Information Sheets for Guests
Contact Sunrise Divers
